GE Senographe 2000 D Operator's Manual page 114

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3. CONFIGURATION
3-1 Standard exposures
D For standard exposures (contact examinations), the large focal spot is selected by default.
Exposures are not permitted if the small focal spot is selected.
Check (on the control panel display) that the focal spot selection is shown as Large.
D Standard exposures can be made with or without the grid; use of the grid is recommended.
3-2 Magnification
D In magnification, the grid should be removed; the small focal spot is selected by default. Exposures
are not permitted if the grid is present or the large focal spot is selected.
Check (on the control panel display) that the focal spot selection is shown as Small.
D Always make sure that the magnification platform is correctly locked in place before starting an
exam.
D The object-detector distance depends on the coefficient of magnification required.
D In manual mode, increasing the kV setting by 1 or 2 kV will reduce exposure time.
3-3 Examination of Chest Wall
Select configurations and kV values to suit thickness and density of region examined.
Use of the grid is recommended.
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